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'''Fishing''' is a [[skill]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.
'''Fishing''' is a [[skill]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]''.


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;Amateur Ichthyologist
;Amateur Ichthyologist
:Amateur Ichthyologists have caught at least 20 fish types. Their deep understanding of marine life helps them catch bigger fish than normal Sims.   
:Amateur Ichthyologists have caught at least 20 fish types. Their deep understanding of marine life helps them catch bigger fish than normal Sims.


;Commercial Fisherman
;Commercial Fisherman
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|Inspect Water
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Use live bait
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Every two levels the game announces the Sim can catch more fish and to check the bookstore.
Every two levels the game announces the Sim can catch more fish and to check the bookstore.
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The Sim can learn the bait type for a specific fish species by buying and reading the fishing books from the [[Divisadero Budget Books#Fishing Books|bookstore]] or just by successfully catching a particular species once using the right bait type. Fishing books are not available in the [[Papyrus Memorial Library|community public library]].
The Sim can learn the bait type for a specific fish species by buying and reading the fishing books from the [[Divisadero Budget Books#Fishing Books|bookstore]] or just by successfully catching a particular species once using the right bait type. Fishing books are not available in the [[Papyrus Memorial Library|community public library]].


For stocking a pond with new type of fish currently not available, see '''Ponds''' section below.
{{For|stocking a pond with new type of fish currently not available|#Stocking Ponds{{!}}Stocking Ponds}}


== Fish ==
== Fish ==
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where black fish are seen swimming in Riverview.
where black fish are seen swimming in Riverview.
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Use the collection helper if you cannot find the spot.
Use the collection helper to find the spot.
This fish only appears between Midnight - 5 AM.
This fish only appears between Midnight - 5 AM.
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== Trophies ==
== Trophies ==
Fish can be mounted on walls by clicking on a fish in a Sim's inventory and choosing "send to be mounted" and paying a small fee around 70 Simoleons. The trophy should arrive the next day in the mailbox.
Making your own trophies is easy! Simply just go to your inventory, click on the fish you wish to be mounted, and click
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send to be mounted usually a small fee around 70 Simoleons. Your trophy should arrive the next day in your mailbox. If you don't want to mount your fish you can buy a fish bowl in buy mode. All fish fit in bowl, One fish per bowl. Fish are nameable, but you must feed fish each day or it will die. You can scoop fish out of bowls, and put them back in your inventory if you change your mind.

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== Ponds ==


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Fish can also be put in fish bowls. Fish bowls can be bought in buy mode. All fish fit in a bowl, one fish per bowl. Fish are nameable, but must be fed each day or they will die. Fish can be scooped out of bowls, and put back in a Sim's inventory.
If you have 10 or more fish of one type in your inventory, you can stock any pond with that fish.
By stocking fish, you can introduce new type of fish in that pond.
Then, the pond will contain an unlimited supply of that fish type for fishing.


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== Stocking Ponds ==
Any type of fish or any type of pond will do, including Deathfish and pond not owned by you.
There is no limit on how many different fish types there can be in one pond.


If a Sim has 10 or more fish of one type in their inventory, they can stock any [[pond]] with that fish. By stocking fish, a new type of fish is introduced in that pond. Then, the pond will contain an unlimited supply of that fish type for fishing.
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In the case of the Death Fish, they can be caught any time of the day in such pond.
This will enable you to fish for Deathfish (or any other fish, for that matter) at any time of the day.


Any type of fish or any type of pond will do, including Deathfish and pond not on playable lots. Ponds can be in residential lots owned NPC Sims, or in community lot like pond in the park. There is no limit on how many different fish types there can be in one pond.
It does not matter whether the pond is in residential lot owned by your sim or any other NPC sims,
or in community lot like pond in the park. So you don't have to build your own pond to do this.


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In the case of the Death Fish, they can be caught any time of the day in such a pond. This will enable a Sim to fish for Deathfish (or any other fish, for that matter) at any time of the day.
Of course, you can create your own pond in the lot owned by you
by selecting "Ponds" from the build menu and applying it to the area where you want your pond.
Then, stock the pond with 10 fish of the same type in your inventory.


== Opportunities ==
== Opportunities ==

Revision as of 16:08, 28 November 2009

For fishing in other games, see Fishing.

Fishing is a skill in The Sims 3.

Fishing in The Sims 3

The Sims 3 incorporates a fishing skill that is gained by Sims fishing in the ponds or ocean around the map. The higher their skill, the more types of fish they can catch. Books can be found at the bookstore showing the bait that can be used to catch specific fish, but a Sim can determine the bait through trial and error by simply selecting a bait and seeing what they catch. Water can be inspected to see what known fish can be caught there, and whether the fish are active.

The skill is augmented by the Angler and Loves The Outdoors traits. Sims with the Childish and Insane traits can fish in swimming pools.

To find out good fishing spots and available fish species there in the neighborhoods, See Fishing spots.

Statistics

Number Caught, Fish Types Caught, Heaviest Fish Caught, Most Money Earned from Selling a Fish, Total Money Earned from Fishing.

Challenges

Amateur Ichthyologist
Amateur Ichthyologists have caught at least 20 fish types. Their deep understanding of marine life helps them catch bigger fish than normal Sims.
Commercial Fisherman
Commercial Fishermen have caught at least 350 fish. They often catch more fish in less time than normal Sims.

Abilities

Level Ability
1 Inspect Water
3 Choose bait
5 Use live bait

Every two levels the game announces the Sim can catch more fish and to check the bookstore.

The Sim can learn the bait type for a specific fish species by buying and reading the fishing books from the bookstore or just by successfully catching a particular species once using the right bait type. Fishing books are not available in the community public library.

For stocking a pond with new type of fish currently not available, see Stocking Ponds.


Fish

Image Level Fish Habitat Rarity Bait Weight (kilograms) Value Use
File:Anchovy.jpg 0 Anchovy Salt Water Common Tomato 0.1 - 1 §5 - §11

Swordfish bait; Fertilizer Grade: 5

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 15

File:Minnow.jpg 0 Minnow Fresh Water Common Apple 0.1 - 0.5 §5 - $11

Piranha bait; Fertilizer Grade: 10

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 40

1 Goldfish Fresh Water Common Lettuce 0.1 - 2 §6 - § 16

Black Goldfish bait; Fertilizer Grade: 5

Days: 3

Relative Potency:15

File:Alley Catfish.jpg 1 Alley Catfish Both Uncommon Cheese 0.1 - 10 §6 - §20

Angelfish bait; Fertilizer Grade: 5

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 15

2 Jellyfish Salt Water Common Grapes 0.1 - 10 §8 - 19

Fertilizer Grade: 10

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 40

2 Rainbow Trout Fresh Water Common Egg 1 - 10 §9 - §18

Fertilizer Grade: 8

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 24

File:Red Herring.jpg 3 Red Herring Both Common Links 1 - 10 §5

Shark bait; Fertilizer Grade: 15

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 60

File:Tuna.jpg 3 Tuna Salt Water Common Onion 2 - 40 §11 - §25

Lobster bait; Fertilizer

Grade: 10

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 30

File:Siamese Catfish.jpg 4 Siamese Catfish Both Common Bell Pepper File:Bell Peper.jpg 5 - 40 §13 - §32

Fertilizer

Grade: 15

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 60

File:Tragic Clownfish.jpg 4 Tragic Clownfish Salt Water Uncommon Watermelon 5 - 15 §14 - §30

Fertilizer Grade: 15

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 60

File:Blowfish.jpg 5 Blowfish Salt Water Uncommon Potato 5 - 40 §13 - §47

Fertilizer Grade: 15

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 60

5 Piranha Fresh Water Uncommon Minnow File:Minnow.jpg 3 - 25 §14 - §41

Robot Fish bait; Fertilizer Grade: 15

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 60

File:Black Goldfish.jpg 6 Black Goldfish Fresh Water Common Goldfish 5 - 25 §5 - §40

Fertilizer

Grade: 12

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 36

6 Salmon Both Common Lime 10 - 50 §14 - §50

Fertilizer

Grade: 12

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 36

7 Swordfish Salt Water Common Anchovy File:Anchovy.jpg 20 - 60 §20 - §90

Fertilizer

Grade: 12

Days: 3Relative Potency: 36

7 Shark Both Uncommon Red Herring File:Red Herring.jpg 1 - 150 §5 - §100

Fertilizer Grade: 20

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 80

8 Angelfish Both Uncommon Alley Catfish File:Alley Catfish.jpg 2 - 80 §21 - §100

Deathfish bait; Fertilizer Grade: 25

Days: 4

Relative Potency: 100

File:Vampire Fish.jpg 8 Vampire Fish Fresh Water Rare Garlic 25 - 80 §55 - §250

Fertilizer Grade: 25

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 75

File:Robot Fish.jpg 9 Robot Fish[1] Science Facility[2] Rare Piranha 250 - 1250 §50 - §350 Not a fertilizer
9 Lobster Both Common Tuna File:Tuna.jpg 5 - 50 §25 - §100

Fertilizer Grade: 20

Days: 3

Relative Potency: 60

File:Deathfish.jpg 10 Deathfish Graveyard [3] Very Rare Angelfish 20 - 80 §200 - §2,000

Ambrosia ingredient

Fertilizer

Grade: -200

Days: 4

Relative Potency: -800

Herbicide!


  1. ↑ The only fish that's able to weigh over a ton (1,000 Kilograms)
  2. ↑ Found in the pond behind the Science Facility in Sunset Valley and in the river near the Science Facility in Riverview.
  3. ↑ Found in the pond in the Graveyard in Sunset Valley and the part of the river above the Graveyard, where black fish are seen swimming in Riverview.
    Use the collection helper to find the spot. This fish only appears between Midnight - 5 AM.

Trophies

Fish can be mounted on walls by clicking on a fish in a Sim's inventory and choosing "send to be mounted" and paying a small fee around 70 Simoleons. The trophy should arrive the next day in the mailbox.

Fish can also be put in fish bowls. Fish bowls can be bought in buy mode. All fish fit in a bowl, one fish per bowl. Fish are nameable, but must be fed each day or they will die. Fish can be scooped out of bowls, and put back in a Sim's inventory.

Stocking Ponds

If a Sim has 10 or more fish of one type in their inventory, they can stock any pond with that fish. By stocking fish, a new type of fish is introduced in that pond. Then, the pond will contain an unlimited supply of that fish type for fishing.

Any type of fish or any type of pond will do, including Deathfish and pond not on playable lots. Ponds can be in residential lots owned NPC Sims, or in community lot like pond in the park. There is no limit on how many different fish types there can be in one pond.

In the case of the Death Fish, they can be caught any time of the day in such a pond. This will enable a Sim to fish for Deathfish (or any other fish, for that matter) at any time of the day.

Opportunities

Opportunity Description Reward
A Fish of Life and Death Catch a Deathfish and Deliver Deathfish at the Science Facility to earn some money. §350 + § Variable
A Plumber and Fisherman Unclog Pipes at City Hall before time runs out to earn some money. §500 + 1x Random Fish
An Excellent Catch Catch an excellent fish and Sell Fish at the Supermarket to earn some money. § Variable
Aquarium Fishing Attend Fishing Competition at the Supermarket before time runs out to catch an assortment of fish. §1,000 + 5x Random Fish
Fishing for Suits Teach Fishing Seminar at the Business Office before time runs out to earn some money. § Variable
Fresh Fish Catch 3 fish, then Sell Fish at the Supermarket to earn some money. § Variable
Funny Looking Fish Catch a Tragic Clownfish at the Theatre to earn some money. §250 + § Variable
Heaps of Fresh Fish Catch 15 fish, then Sell Fish at the Supermarket to earn some money. § Variable
Lobsters in Demand! Catch a Lobster and Sell Lobster to the Supermarket to earn some money. §100 + § Variable
Lots of Fresh Fish Catch 6 fish, then Sell Fish at the Supermarket to earn some money. § Variable
Monster from the Deep Catch Behemoth at the Science Facility before time runs out to earn some money. §4,000
Piscine Perfection Catch a perfect fish and Sell Fish at the Supermarket to earn some money. § Variable
Robot Fish v2.0 Catch a Robot Fish and Sell Robot Fish at the Science Facility to earn some money. §350 + § Variable
Say Hello to My Little Fish Catch a Black Goldfish and Sell Black Goldfish at the Police Station to earn some money. §650 + § Variable


Strange Occurrings

Sometimes a Sim may fish up an old box which will give them various things. The box randomly picks and grants the Sim one object from the following list: a Laptop Computer, a Rubber Duck, a Guitar, Bubble Bath, a Mood Candle, a Birthday Cake, a Flame Fruit, a Death Flower, a Money Tree Seed, an Omni Plant Seed, or a Mysterious Mr. Gnome.




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